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Police Recover Loaded Handgun During Heroin Bust

June 4, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Steven Mojica-Medina

Steven Mojica-Medina

JAMESTOWN – A city man faces multiple charges, including possession of a firearm, after being arrested during a drug raid conducted late Wednesday afternoon.

According to Jamestown police captain Robert Samuelson, 26 year-old Steven Mojica-Medina is accused of having drugs and a loaded .357 pistol inside his home, a lower apartment at 628 Spring St. Three children were also living in the apartment.

Mojica-Medina was arrested following a raid that took place just before 5 p.m. Wednesday. Police say the raid was conducted following an investigation into the trafficking of heroin in the area. The investigation was a joint effort between the JPD and the CNET (NY State Police).

After obtaining a search warrant, police entered the home and found multiple packages of heroin that were ready for sale, along with a quantity of powdered heroin that was not yet packaged. Police say the estimated street value was $3,000. During the search, police also discovered the loaded pistol (see image below).

Mojica-Medina was charged with two counts of 3rd degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, one count of criminal possession of a firearm, and three counts of child endangerment. He is awaiting arraignment in the city jail. The three children are currently staying with a relative. Police add that child protective services is also investigating.

City police say anyone who may have info on narcotics in the Jamestown area should call the city’s tip line at 483-8477 (Tips).  All calls will be kept confidential.

Heroin and a loaded revolver were among the items recovered during a drug raid Wednesday, June 3 in Jamestown. (Image: Jamestown Police Department)

Heroin and a loaded revolver were among the items recovered during a drug raid Wednesday, June 3 in Jamestown. (Image: Jamestown Police Department)

 

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Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Drug Arrest, Drug Bust, Heroin, Jamestown Police Department, New York State Police, Robert Samuelson, Steven Mojica-Medina

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